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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,985

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $6,484

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,675

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $5,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelPassatCruze
TrimKomfortPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $23,120
Base Invoice $26,436 $22,080
Navigation system 1,990  
Rear side airbags 350  
Body kit 1,650  
Rear spoiler 479  
RS Package   995
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,995
Navigation system 1,758  
Rear side airbags 310  
Body kit 1,390  
Rear spoiler 310  
RS Package   905
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,815
Options (change) 4,469 2,990
Options (change) 3,768 2,720
Destination 700 875
Total Price $33,469 $26,985
Total Invoice $30,904 $25,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,129
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,794
Model Year20092016
ModelPassatCruze
TrimKomfortPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,469$26,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,469$25,340
Total Invoice$30,904$25,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,904$24,110

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092016
ModelPassatCruze
TrimKomfortPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,655$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,565

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092016
ModelPassatCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in183.7 in
Width71.7 in70.5 in
Height58.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Chevrolet Cruze specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested42522%

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